Kent based alt-metallers Crostpaths have released their brand new single ‘Shapeshifter’, a song that lyrically dissects the concept of duplicity in the digital age. Stating that “the pressures of projecting a positive persona on social media while battling demons ‘behind the scenes’ is a relatively new phenomenon which humankind needs to revise”, the band have not only set the tone but coloured it with an impressively polished and well-crafted soundscape. With a back-catalogue that leans into multiple genres, Crostpaths have never been afraid to make music that is daring and bold. ‘Shapeshifter’ is yet another example of this, combining elements of rap and metal into one raucous anthem that juxtaposes the concept of technology alongside a sound that feels futuristic and somewhat digital in its own right. Leaning into ambient and electronic elements at the forefront is a real step forward for the band and one that demonstrates expansion and creativity. If all that wasn’t enough, Jessie Powell of Dream State makes a prominent and earth-shattering impact on the song, lending her powerhouse vocals to compliment the ethereal nature of the song and to add a layer of heft that even Hugh would be jealous of.
Watch the lyric video for ‘Shapeshifter’ below.